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Christmas Day is a time of tradition for a lot of people, but that sense of tradition doesn't always extend to the dinner table. Indeed, more and more people are shunning the season's traditional fare… Audio

New Zealand photojournalist Amos Chapple has just returned from a stint on the frontlines of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Chapple, who is now back at his Prague base, reflects on his time on the… Audio, Gallery

Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, bestselling author, and the 'happiness correspondent' for The Atlantic. His weekly column, How To Build A Life helps point people towards… Video, Audio

In Focus on politics, RNZ's political team catch up with the minor party leaders to discuss 2021, potential allies, and Covid-19. Audio

Writer and environmental advocate Tim Higham is trying to live, as he puts it from fish to fish in a house in the bush on Aotea Great Barrier Island. That's where we find him in his book Island Notes… Audio

Manawatu and Rangitikei farmers will spend much of summer cleaning up the mess after this week's flooding, and in the south, boysenberry crops have suffered in the wet. Audio

A collection of recent stories about people choosing choosing to skip the booze. Video

The police were asked to intervene after an angry confrontation between masked and unmasked passengers at Wellington Airport this morning.

All those flying domestically are required wear a face… Audio

It's been a strange year for sport - again. We look back at the high - and low - lights of 2021.  Audio

Omicron has arrived but it does not have to get into New Zealand, Professor Michael Baker has told Checkpoint.  Video, Audio

Test number two in the Ashes all set to go in Adelaide. Audio

After 31 years in politics - 16 of them as Germany's leader - Angela Merkel's successor finally took over the country last week. It ended quite a swan song for Merkel, who announced back in 2018 that… Audio, Gallery

England will hope old stagers James Anderson and Stuart Broad can hit their stride quickly in the second Ashes cricket test, starting in Adelaide today.

The two veteran pace bowlers missed the heavy… Audio

Nearly 2000 Aucklanders touched down in Queenstown on the first day of border-free travel but locals say their early impact was a muted one.

Several bars and restaurants spoken to by RNZ say business… Audio

Northland's checkpoints started smoothly today, with last minute background checks holding up some Tai Tokerau Border Control workers the only speed bump.

Thousands of cars heading north passed… Video, Audio

Otago University Associate Professor Joanna Williams is developing a blood test to detect early Alzheimer's disease, and can now continue her research with the help of an NZ Lottery Health Grant.  Audio

Aucklanders have been set free to roam the rest of Aotearoa.

Many have packed their cars and are off on a summer holiday.

And some have flown out of the supercity.

RNZ reporter Tim Brown is in… Audio

The capital is expecting an influx of Aucklanders after restrictions on the regions borders lifted.

Those in the city have been unable to leave for 120 days, but now travel is allowed for anyone who… Audio

The capital is expecting an influx of Aucklanders after restrictions on the regions borders lifted.

Those in the city have been unable to leave for 120 days, but now travel is allowed for anyone who… Audio

Aucklanders have fled the city and many are headed for the South Island.

Border restrictions have been lifted, provided anyone leaving can produce a negative Covid-19 test or vaccine pass.

Tim Brown… Audio

Auckland's borders are finally dismantled after more than 120 days of the city being cut off from the rest of the country.

Random spot checks will take the place of borders to ensure travellers are… Audio

As the Auckland exodus begins, the gateway to Northland will still be protected by two checkpoints to ensure those entering the region have the right documents.

Police, with support from iwi, are… Audio

Fortress Auckland is no more. The borders which have fenced off the supercity for more than 120 days have finally been lifted.

That means Aucklanders are free to move about the country - as long as… Audio

Let's go now back to Auckland airport now where they're gearing up for a busy old day and days ahead as Aucklanders are now free to travel. Our producer Ellie Jay is there.. Audio

Let's go now to Auckland airport because for the first time in four months, Aucklanders can fly wherever they want.. and anyone else in New Zealand can fly to Auckland.. The only catch is you need to… Audio

How long can the construction industry keep taking the hits? A look at another year of disruption in building.  Audio